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Well, since I have always been in a very small minority by not taking milk, I wonder, on the foot of this thread, is it something to do with my mother. She grew up in pre-war/wartime France with raw milk which they boiled (she had TB), and she didn't really like milk in any form except as comfort food when she was sick. So she never offered us milk in our tea and coffee.

By the way, congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Lois. May you enjoy every day of it. I loved it when I was gainfully unemployed, but now we need the money.

Did you ever see the movie "The DaVinci Code"? Ian McKellan's character asked Tom Hanks' character, "What goes in Earl Grey tea, milk or lemon?" (It was a test.) And the answer was, "Lemon." So your mom was probably technically correct. But that doesn't stop me from putting milk in it.

Did you ever see the movie "The DaVinci Code"? Ian McKellan's character asked Tom Hanks' character, "What goes in Earl Grey tea, milk or lemon?" (It was a test.) And the answer was, "Lemon." So your mom was probably technically correct. But that doesn't stop me from putting milk in it.

Lois you'll love being retired. I sure do!!

Have to get off here & get some stitching done. I'm doing a cross stitch stocking for my 6 yo DGD, way behind!!

Have to get off here & get some stitching done. I'm doing a cross stitch stocking for my 6 yo DGD, way behind!!

I'll check in later.

I'm looking forward to it. Over many years, I cross-stitched stockings for each of my children (and later, their spouses), my husband and myself, and five of my grandchildren. I haven't cross-stitched in a long time. I actually have several unfinished projects in a closet! They'll probably never get finished.

I honestly DO have a Prince Charming!!!! Ask any of these ladies who've met him IRL!!! He does have 3 brothers.....all taken!

I don't have one of those full time prince charming types, LOL, but he is a keeper.

But he totally knocked my socks off when I discovered he has a wonderful gift of doing my clothes shopping I hate clothes shopping so he scouts out an outfit, tells me where it is and I go and make the final decision. He even once bought me home a pair of jeans that are THE best jeans I've ever had fit. He also does grocery shopping. Gotta love that too! But ask him to help me out with a chore though is like pulling teeth.

we go to Manners Tree Farm outside of Orwell. have you been there before? it's about 45 min. from us.

I love hearing the tea stories from everyone! my dad started me on drinking what he called coffee milk when I was a little girl. I still drink coffee that is about 1/4 milk because of that. isn't it funny how we are so formed by what we were used to as children...

happy birthday to your daughter, Lee!

I never took to coffee, I have to make it very light, as my mother would say, "why don't you have a little coffee with your milk?"
My father introduced me to putting milk in my cocoa cola. I cracked up to see Shirley doing it on Laverne and Shirley and shocked that people thought it was gross.

I can't follow this threrad as you are all chatting while I'm sleeping, lol. But I did read a post by jennifer (I think) telling us about her family tradition of cutting the Christmas tree together. Loved that story! I don't think I have any tradition apart from actually erecting something that resembles a tree LOL.

I'm looking forward to it. Over many years, I cross-stitched stockings for each of my children (and later, their spouses), my husband and myself, and five of my grandchildren. I haven't cross-stitched in a long time. I actually have several unfinished projects in a closet! They'll probably never get finished.

I have many UFOs of every craft variety in my closet. I let a lot of them go when I moved but somethings I kept, like quilt tops. I kept the floss and some of the patterns for x stitch but probably won't pick it up. I don't think I have enough patience anymore.

I can't follow this threrad as you are all chatting while I'm sleeping, lol. But I did read a post by jennifer (I think) telling us about her family tradition of cutting the Christmas tree together. Loved that story! I don't think I have any tradition apart from actually erecting something that resembles a tree LOL.

we go to Manners Tree Farm outside of Orwell. have you been there before? it's about 45 min. from us.

I love hearing the tea stories from everyone! my dad started me on drinking what he called coffee milk when I was a little girl. I still drink coffee that is about 1/4 milk because of that. isn't it funny how we are so formed by what we were used to as children...

happy birthday to your daughter, Lee!

And my kids grew up stealling sips from my coffee, which is strong, white and no sugar. First time I offered her her own cup I asked how many sugars, thinking she was just a beginner, lol. She said, just like yours mum!

I've put vanilla ice cream in ginger ale, and liked it. I've probably put milk in it too. I like milk in soda, kind of like an ice cream soda that you'd get at a fountain. If that doesn't make sense then it's all NJ talk. I know you call soda pop in the mid west, do you have such a thing as a ice cream pop. It's like a milk shake but it isn't mixed up, with soda instead of milk.

I've put vanilla ice cream in ginger ale, and liked it. I've probably put milk in it too. I like milk in soda, kind of like an ice cream soda that you'd get at a fountain. If that doesn't make sense then it's all NJ talk. I know you call soda pop in the mid west, do you have such a thing as a ice cream pop. It's like a milk shake but it isn't mixed up, with soda instead of milk.

I've put vanilla ice cream in ginger ale, and liked it. I've probably put milk in it too. I like milk in soda, kind of like an ice cream soda that you'd get at a fountain. If that doesn't make sense then it's all NJ talk. I know you call soda pop in the mid west, do you have such a thing as a ice cream pop. It's like a milk shake but it isn't mixed up, with soda instead of milk.

LOL That was Laverne putting milk in her Pepsi on Laverne and Shirley! LOL They added that in to the show because the actress, Penny Marshall, does that in real life. Yeah, I bought her book (autobiography) and read it in a weekend. Love Laverne and Shirley - bought the first 4 seasons on DVD and watched them all.

I'm not a "hot" drink person. Gimme ice water, ice tea (plain - no sugar, no lemon, no milk!), cold chocolate milk, or icy cold Coke and I'm good. The only thing hot I might drink on a really cold, cold, cold day (which is rare in these parts) is hot chocolate. That's it.

Dad used to make Coke floats when I was a kid. Plop some scoops of vanilla ice cream in a glass, cover it with Coke, and watch it fizz up. Use a straw to drink it all up. I haven't had this since I was ummmmmmm 8?? LOL!

Never did like root beer, but root beer floats were the big thing when I was a kid. Everyone used to drink these except me.

I'm looking forward to it. Over many years, I cross-stitched stockings for each of my children (and later, their spouses), my husband and myself, and five of my grandchildren. I haven't cross-stitched in a long time. I actually have several unfinished projects in a closet! They'll probably never get finished.

Believe me, this will be my last! I'd rather make cards - instant gratification!!

Oh I just got a prize of a totally different kind! I just went to check my blog stats,and noticed a couple of new pinterest links. Tim Holtz has added MY November tag to his boards!! In my world that is awesome cool!!! I can feel a 'Squeeeee' coming on, lol

Oh I just got a prize of a totally different kind! I just went to check my blog stats,and noticed a couple of new pinterest links. Tim Holtz has added MY November tag to his boards!! In my world that is awesome cool!!! I can feel a 'Squeeeee' coming on, lol

Oh I just got a prize of a totally different kind! I just went to check my blog stats,and noticed a couple of new pinterest links. Tim Holtz has added MY November tag to his boards!! In my world that is awesome cool!!! I can feel a 'Squeeeee' coming on, lol

Oh I just got a prize of a totally different kind! I just went to check my blog stats,and noticed a couple of new pinterest links. Tim Holtz has added MY November tag to his boards!! In my world that is awesome cool!!! I can feel a 'Squeeeee' coming on, lol

Squeeeeeeeee!

WHOAAAAAAA that is AMAZING!!! Is it in your gallery?? I'm totally shouting that out!

Oh I just got a prize of a totally different kind! I just went to check my blog stats,and noticed a couple of new pinterest links. Tim Holtz has added MY November tag to his boards!! In my world that is awesome cool!!! I can feel a 'Squeeeee' coming on, lol

Squeeeeeeeee!

GOOD GRIEF!!!! I Was just at your blog... I could get LOST in that thing... SO many BEAUTIFUL Tags.... you are a WONDER with that TH stuffs!!!! I'm REALLY good at buying it....

LOL That was Laverne putting milk in her Pepsi on Laverne and Shirley! LOL They added that in to the show because the actress, Penny Marshall, does that in real life. Yeah, I bought her book (autobiography) and read it in a weekend. Love Laverne and Shirley - bought the first 4 seasons on DVD and watched them all.

I'm not a "hot" drink person. Gimme ice water, ice tea (plain - no sugar, no lemon, no milk!), cold chocolate milk, or icy cold Coke and I'm good. The only thing hot I might drink on a really cold, cold, cold day (which is rare in these parts) is hot chocolate. That's it.

OMG!!!!! LOVE that show!! I also bought Seasons 1 and 2......that show was on when I was a kid!!!

I have many UFOs of every craft variety in my closet. I let a lot of them go when I moved but somethings I kept, like quilt tops. I kept the floss and some of the patterns for x stitch but probably won't pick it up. I don't think I have enough patience anymore.

I have a couple of unfinished quilting projects too. I do have a really nice fan quilt top that a lady decided she didn't want me to go through with finishing the whole quilt. I thought that was wrong.

I've managed to finish all my quilted tote bags for people, some as gifts & some were sold through FB. Do any of you like carrying quilted tote bags? Just curious?